Use evidence to put prevention in context. How to make sense of the many studies on anti-infective catheters.

Abstract

From randomized controlled studies to meta-analysis research covering data from a wide range of sources, there is a vast amount of information on anti-infective central venous catheters (AICVC). These studies have examined everything from when these devices should be used to the various types of coatings used in AICVCs. So how can value analysis coordinators, infection control professionals and nurses best make sense of all the research when making purchasing decisions? Here's a no-nonsense approach to understanding the evidence.